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George Washington University Students Vote To Divest From Companies Complicit in Violations of Palestinian Rights

The student senate successfully passed “The Protection of Palestinian Human Rights Act". It demands the university divest from corporations that "provide goods and services to Israeli military forces" used "to bomb hospitals in Gaza, bulldoze Palestinians’ homes, construct illegal Apartheid walls, and further suppress and violate Palestinian human rights."

Economic Boycott
Military Embargo
Student solidarity
April 24, 2018
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Divest This Time At GW
Natalie Portman Rejects Israel Prize in Light of its Crimes in Gaza
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Natalie Portman Rejects Israel Prize in Light of its Crimes in Gaza

In a statement a representative for the Hollywood star said “[r]ecent events in Israel have been extremely distressing to her and she does not feel comfortable participating in any public events in Israel” and that “she cannot in good conscience move forward with the ceremony.”

Cultural Boycott
April 20, 2018
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Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI)
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Durham, North Carolina First US City to Ban Police Exchanges With Israel

Durham, North Carolina is the first US city to ban its police department from participating in international exchanges with the Israeli military or police. Supporters of the ban say that violent and racist Israeli tactics not only violate Palestinian human rights, but also hurt Black and Brown communities when imported to the United States.

Military Embargo
Local governments
April 16, 2018
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Demilitarize from Durham2Palestine (D2P) Coalition
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Dublin Becomes First European Capital to Endorse BDS for Palestinian Rights & Drops Hewlett Packard for Its Complicity in Israeli Apartheid

"Dublin has offered the strongest response to date to Israel’s latest massacre against unarmed Palestinian protesters in the occupied and besieged Gaza Strip. This is the most impressive win yet for the BDS movement in 2018."

Military Embargo
Boycott HP
Apartheid Free Zones
Local governments
April 11, 2018
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Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions National Committee (BNC)
New York University student groups endorse BDS movement for Palestinian human rights
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50+ NYU Student Groups Endorse Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement for Palestinian Human Rights

A broad coalition of student groups at New York University votes to endorse BDS, calling on NYU to divest from companies complicit in the Israeli occupation and pledging to boycott Israeli academic institutions and conferences sponsored by Israel.

Economic Boycott
Academic Boycott
Student solidarity
April 9, 2018
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Medium
Union of Students in Ireland Votes to Support Boycott Campaign Against Israel
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Union of Students in Ireland Votes to Support Boycott Campaign Against Israel

The vote mandates USI to lobby universities to divest from and end dealings with companies complicit in the Israeli occupation and violations of Palestinian human rights and affirms the union's support for the boycott of Israeli academic institutions.

Economic Boycott
Academic Boycott
Student solidarity
April 5, 2018
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The University Times
Trinity College Dublin Students' Union votes to support BDS
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Students vote for BDS mandate for TCDSU

Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union votes by 64.5% in favor of supporting BDS in a referendum that saw the highest turnout in recent years.

Economic Boycott
Academic Boycott
Student solidarity
March 22, 2018
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Trinity News
Update

Growing Brazilian Political Party Reaffirms Support for BDS Movement for Palestinian Rights

The call for BDS measures in Brazil is particularly significant because the country is one of the largest buyers of Israeli weapons and military technologies in the world.

Military Embargo
Sanctions and governments
March 7, 2018
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Palestinian BDS National Committee
Women’s Studies Conference in Thailand ends partnership with Ariel University
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Women’s Studies Conference in Thailand Cuts Ties with Israeli Settlement University

Bangkok's Kasetsart University ends partnership with Ariel University for June 2018 Women's Studies Conference.

Academic Boycott
March 5, 2018
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BDS Campaign Thailand and Palestine Solidarity Campaign Thailand
A Honda-sponsored event in Israel, featuring Moto GP rising star Joe Roberts, has been canceled. The Japanese motor giant had faced intense criticism from human rights defenders for teaming up with Israel’s government. (RW Racing)
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Honda event in Israel with Joe Roberts is canceled

Following a campaign by human rights defenders, the Japanese motor giant canceled the event featuring Moto GP rising star Joe Roberts.

Economic Boycott
Cultural Boycott
February 22, 2018
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The Electronic Intifada